Animal Welfare Professionals

Hi everyone, Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection will be on a break in November and December due to the meetings falling ON the holiday- we'll see you again on January! Check out past recordings on youtube or browse previous discussion threads/recordings here on Maddie's Pet Forum . ... See More

Hi Anna! It sounds like you and your family have wonderful hearts! I hope this is the start of a rewarding adventure in compassion for all of you. Many people start out with good intentions, but things quickly slide into disaster and overwhelm because of the number of animals in need and the lack ... See More

HI! Donation nights are great IF you get a lot of people in to say they are there for your rescue. We had one that was pretty good with Panera; we did another movie night and it was a complete DUD. Whatever you do be sure to look at the rules....like our Panera one said you cannot solicit on site or ... See More

I've seen rescues make posts requesting volunteers for an upcoming event. ------------------------------ Meg Metheny Equine Rescue Volunteer From The Ashes Horse Rescue & Rehabilitation TN ------------------------------ See More

What about offering week-long fosters or "holiday" fosters for college students home for the holidays? They usually have at least 3 weeks off from school. ------------------------------ Paula Vergara volunteer grant writer/content developer A Home of Their Own Animal Rescue Bethesda MD ---------- ... See More

I also find that many fosters are looking to adopt so they have a very specific set of guidelines for fostering in terms of size, breed, etc. Sometimes through conversation we can convince them to broaden their list but not always. We have had success posting pictures of animals we would like to take ... See More

My Dog Is My Home would like to invite you to register for our virtual conference, taking place March 24-26, 2026. The My Dog Is My Home Conference convenes nonprofit and government leaders, service providers, researchers, people with lived expertise, and advocates across sectors to explore one critical ... See More

Register to join host Dr. @Jennifer Bennett and guests Dr. Jena Valdez (Chief Medical Officer, San Francisco SPCA), Dr. Ginger White, (Veterinarian, ASAP Cats), and Dr. Carissa Jones (Chief Veterinarian, OC Animal Care) at this month's Shelter Med LIVE conversation on 11/19 at 4 p.m. PT. Over ... See More

Hi everyone! Since 2020, the Humane Society of Southern Arizona has hosted March Muttness. In 2026, we're excited for more shelters and rescues to get involved - and we'd love to hear from you! March Muttness is a friendly, bracket-style fundraising competition that brings together animal welfare organizations ... See More